Mindfulness
Why Mindfulness?
"Scholarly research finds that mindfulness practice decreases stress and anxiety, increases attention, improves interpersonal relationships, strengthens compassion, and confers a host of other benefits."
Some of the life areas that benefit from practicing Mindfulness:
- Attention
- Compassion
- Emotion Regulation
- Calming
Source: MindfulSchools.org
How?
At ERMS, we encourage our staff and our students to take a moment to recognize how they are feeling - stressed, frustrated, angry, upset, happy, excited, sad, etc. - and in that pause, be present with those feelings. This creates a space between our reactions and our environment that allows a more healthy, productive response. The activities and resources linked above are here to provide information, exercises, and awareness about Mindfulness and the benefits of including it in daily life. Feel free to explore these helpful links.
Enjoy!
"Paying attention on purpose in the present moment — non-judgmentally. " - Jon Kabat-Zinn